Justin Roberts

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Technical Machinery Specialist

Justin studied at Welsh Agricultural College, Aberystwyth having first worked in both the feed and seed sectors of the industry. He has two decades of experience in writing about farm machinery, both vintage and contemporary across several publications. As an author he has written two books, including the history of the Nordic tractor and now resides in Co. Tipperary.

Machinery: A rare MF Quattrino ends up in Co. Clare

Machinery Focus

Machinery: A rare MF Quattrino ends up in Co. Clare

The Massey Ferguson Quattrino 4120 is not a model that even many fans of the marque are familiar with, which...
Machinery Focus: Watch – McGinty Tractors thrives with Valtra

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Machinery Focus: Watch – McGinty Tractors thrives with Valtra

Four years had elapsed since McGinty Tractors’ last open day, an event which was held every first Thursday of April...
Another engineer appointed as Claas CEO

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Another engineer appointed as Claas CEO

The first Claas CEO was appointed in 2019 when the company created the role to speed up the rate of...
US and EU tractor sales slide but UK remains healthy

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US and EU tractor sales slide but UK remains healthy

Agricultural tractor sales across the pond are still sluggish, while in the UK they are on the up so far...
Expansion accommodates further growth for Vaderstad

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Expansion accommodates further growth for Vaderstad

Despite the uncertainty over machinery sales over the last couple of months, manufacturers are pressing ahead with investment in new...
SIP belt merger to be tested in Ireland

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SIP belt merger to be tested in Ireland

Templetuohy Farm Machinery (TFM) is keen to maintain a reputation for supplying quality machinery so the choice of SIP as...
Toomevara expansion brings savings for Abbey Machinery

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Toomevara expansion brings savings for Abbey Machinery

Abbey Machinery of Toomevara, Co. Tipperary moved to its present site in 2016 and has recently added to its production...
Video: 40 years of selling John Deere celebrated by TFM

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Video: 40 years of selling John Deere celebrated by TFM

The 40-year partnership between Templetuohy Farm Machinery (TFM) and John Deere has proven to be a notable success for both...
Lemken Solitair DT featured at TFM open day

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Lemken Solitair DT featured at TFM open day

At the recent open day held by TFM in Templetuohy, Lemken had brought along a Solitair DT combination drill which...
New Holland helps boost tractor use in Tanzania

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New Holland helps boost tractor use in Tanzania

New Holland Agriculture has partnered with EFTA (Equity for Tanzania) for the acquisition of 200 tractors to assist the mechanisation...
McGinty Tractors to launch new parts department at open day

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McGinty Tractors to launch new parts department at open day

After an absence of four years, McGinty Tractors will once again be hosting its annual open day in Co. Donegal....
Machinery Focus: Murphy Agri Products positive about 2023

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Machinery Focus: Murphy Agri Products positive about 2023

Murphy Agri Products of Cahir, Co. Tipperary, is an enterprise which is driven by enthusiasm and a good business head,...
CNH acquires tech firm for $175m

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CNH acquires tech firm for $175m

CNH Industrial has strengthened its ability to provide accuracy in its satellite guidance systems with the purchase of Hemisphere GNSS,...
AgriTech Ireland and MTU speed technology transfer

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AgriTech Ireland and MTU speed technology transfer

There is a great deal spoken of technology, especially digital technology, within the agricultural supply industry, but the rate at...
Pottinger Ireland has big ambitions for dealer network

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Pottinger Ireland has big ambitions for dealer network

Having established itself as a separate sales subsidiary 10 years ago, Pottinger Ireland has grown considerably and has its sights...
EU moves to eFuel only vehicles from 2035

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EU moves to eFuel only vehicles from 2035

As recently suggested by Agriland, the desire by Germany to see the role of eFuel (produced from renewable sources) being...
Abbey Machinery boosts production by 20%

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Abbey Machinery boosts production by 20%

Machinery sales have been buoyant for a while now with demand often exceeding supply, and so Abbey Machinery of Nenagh,...
Slaying the diagnostic dragon with MTU

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Slaying the diagnostic dragon with MTU

Modern tractors, with their vast array of diagnostic sensors and electronics, are hugely complex and incredibly expensive to maintain, or...